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Question
A solid iron ball of mass 500 g is dropped in mercury contained in a beaker. (a) Will the ball float or sink? Give reasons. (b) What will be the apparent weight of the ball?
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Solution
(a) The ball will float because the density of ball (i.e. iron) is less than the density of mercury.
(b) While floating, the apparent weight = 0.
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